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I found an egg with no shell in the coop yesterday. That is not totally unheard of. What surprised me, was that this egg had a tail!!! Can someone please explain to me what is going on here.

My chickens are fenced in the backyard. My problem is I have an arobic septic system and the sprinklers come on to drain the tanks. The yard is big enough for them to get away from the sprinkler when it turns on, but will they avoid the septic water or will they think it is just raining and go...

She has no long or pointed hackle or saddle feathers, but a dark red and tall crown. 1st pic and white chicken in 2nd pic... guess and tell me why you chose what you chose.

I do not know breeds or exact ages, but i would guess all are under 6 months... Can you please tell me wheather the chickens are Roos or Hens? if you would like you can guess on breeds as well... I gave two examples/pictures of each chicken in question. please give your opinion and reason why...

My chickens are fenced in the backyard. my problem is i have an arobic septic system and the sprinklers come on to drain the tanks. the yard is big enough for them to get away from the sprinkler when it turns on, but will they avoid the septic water, or will they think it is just raining and go...

will my son or neighbor kids running around in the backyard chasing the chickens keep the hens from laying eggs? My hens are close to the age to start laying, and i dont want to mess them up.

I have heard that some hens can crow, have spurs, have red comb and wattles, and hop ontop of other hens(similar to the look of mating)... Now is there any way to tell for 100% sure if you have a cock or hen just by Physical characteristics? Will hens sometimes have the long skinny saddle...

Do the nestboxes need to be off the floor of the coop if the coop is off the ground. my coop sits up off the ground 2 feet, but the nest boxes are built on the floor of the coop with walls and no top. One hen has been laying but i have 7 hens...

If one of my hens neck feather are completely gone on the back of her neck, will they grow back next year?

If one of my hens neck feathers are completely gone on the back of her neck, will they grow back next year?

Will a rooster continue growing its curved tail feathers and skinny pointed rump feathers in its first year until its full grown, or will it be the next year after its 1st molt before it looks like a full grown rooster?

Hello. I am a new chicken owner. I bought 7 (supposed) hens off of a vet/farmer in my area. I am going on my third week with them. I love it and am already wanting more. I already need help from the community though. I was told they are all young hens and should start laying very soon. I got my...